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Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni

Flautist

Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni
   Biography
Rajendra was a brilliant student but he opted for the pure science stream rather than engineering or medicine so that he could remain committed to music. Rajendraji is a banker by profession but flutist at heart.

Rajendraji has style, different from traditional styles of playing the flute. His is a unique style which blends rich qualities of various vocal traditions.We can experience the magical blend of creativity, purity, dedication & perfection in his playing.
Rajendraji has made a significant contribution to music through flute.He has mesmerized listeners across the length & breadth of the globe.With scores of captivating public performances he has made a mark in the field of music.

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Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni - Flutist
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni - Flutist
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni - Flutist
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni - Flutist
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni receiving award from Bharat Ratna Late Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni receiving award from Bharat Ratna Late Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni with Pt. Atulkumar Upadhye,Taalyogi Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Pt. Arvindkumar Azad
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni with Pt. Atulkumar Upadhye,Taalyogi Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Pt. Arvindkumar Azad
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni - Flutist
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni - Flutist
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni performing in a concert
Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni performing in a concert
Rajendra Kulkarni performing in a Concert
Rajendra Kulkarni performing in a Concert
   Career
Rajendraji's career has spread over his entire life since the time he touched the flute. Basically a simple, soft spoken and averse to publicity, Rajendraji continues to teach students from all walks of life.

Rajendra Kulkarni performed in many concerts in India & abroad. Below are some of his noteworthy performances :-

*Honorary "SPIC MACAY (Society for Promoting Indian Classical Music Among Youths, New Delhi) Artist.
*Performances in almost all major cities of India.
*Perfomed in National Program of Music on All India Radio (Tuesday, Sunday and Saturday Concerts.)
*Successful duets with other instruments like Santoor, Violin, Jaltarang, Harmonium, Sitar, Sarod, Guitar and also Vocal.

Abroad-
*Solo flute Concerts - Performed in China, Hong Kong, Phillippines, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Macau, 
Indonesia, Malaysia. Thailand, Singapore, UAE, UK, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, France etc.

*In Philippines, performed on their National Television and also on Radio Being (International Channel) and Radio Chongqing in China. Rajendraji was first Indian Artist to perform in many cities of China like Chengdu, Tivanjin, etc.

*Flute concert performed in Afganistan as a delegate of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Govt. of India.New Delhi performed on National Television of Kabul.

*Flute support provided to Pt. Birju Maharaj, Kathak Dancer, in Tianjin Instrumental Music Festival 2010. 
(South Korea)

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Flute recital by Pt. Rajendra Kulkarni

Rajendraji has style, different from traditional styles of playing the flute. His is a unique style which blends rich qualities of various vocal traditions. We can experience the magical blend of creativity, purity, dedication & perfection in his playing.
   Awards & Achievements
Rajendra Kulkarni received so many awards-
*Sur-Mani by Sur Singar Sansad, Mumbai.
*Sangeet Alankar of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya with First Rank in Instrumental Sectior
*`Yuva Kalakar' Puraskar by Sangeetonmesh' Pune at the hands of Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
*Late. Pt. B. S. Upadhye Puraskar Pune for the year 2002.
*Brahmanaad Puraskar 2010
*Parvati Punyabhushan Puraskar, Pune 2010
*Adarsh Shikshak Puraskar, Shivpratap Pratishthan Pune, 2011
*Kala Gaurav Puraskar 2012 by Apulki Pratishthan, Pune

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